#B6E8DF

#B6E8DF

Color Values

HEX

#B6E8DF

RGB

182, 232, 223

HSL

169.2, 52.1%, 81.2%

HSV

169.2, 21.6%, 91.0%

CMYK

21.6%, 0.0%, 3.9%, 9.0%

OKLCH

0.8937 0.0528 182.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B6E8DF;
color: #B6E8DF;
border-color: #B6E8DF;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 100 #CCFBF1

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

15.6:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B6E8DF?

RGB(182, 232, 223) · HSL(169.2, 52.1%, 81.2%) · CMYK(21.6%, 0.0%, 3.9%, 9.0%)

Does #B6E8DF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.35:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B6E8DF?

Use 000000 text on a #B6E8DF background; contrast on black is 15.6:1.